Reading time: 7 minutes. Published 11/24/2018

It is no secret that in the workshop of every home craftsman there are tools that could rightfully retire to a “well-deserved rest.” The owner does not raise his hand to throw out of his life a tool that, on the one hand, is already outdated, but on the other hand, can still solve this or that problem. And it may serve as a basis for needed by the master"homemade".

So an old Soviet-era hand drill can serve as an attachment for a screwdriver, a key for opening and closing bolts, a device for stripping cable insulation and other devices. You can come up with a lot different instruments, everything is limited only by your imagination.

And what owner would deny himself the pleasure of decorating his home or workshop with a vintage drill?

Key

For a “homemade key” we only need two gears, a small one and a large flat one from the old one hand drill.

Just be sure to make them steel, not cast iron.

Additionally required small materials, which every master has in his home.

Of course, you can’t do without welding equipment, grinding machine, drills and small tools. All technology homemade key consists of the following steps:

1. We disassemble an old hand drill. By knocking out the cotter pins, we will free the small and large flat gears. We will only need these parts from the drill in the future.
2. Using a sharpening machine we make a short axis. We press it into a large flat gear.
3. The parts are scalded using argon welding. If a conventional electrode is used, then after the welding process you need to clean and plan the seam.
4. Let's prepare two tires for the key - short and long (flat strips of metal). In both tires we drill holes equal in diameter to the shaft axis. On both tires, using a machine and a hammer, we make an L-shaped double bend at right angles, after slightly softening the metal by welding. A longer tire has a deeper bend, a shorter tire has a slight bend. This is done so that the short tire goes around the flat gear, and the long tire goes around the small gear.
5. Let's prepare a metal round timber (shaft) and two half-inch tubes. The round piece should fit into the tube and rotate freely in it.
6. We grind one side of the round timber on the machine so that its diameter is equal to internal diameter small gear. We put the above-mentioned gear on the made shaft. Using a drilling machine, we make two holes in the shaft and connect the round timber (shaft) and the small gear with a cotter pin.
7. We assemble the key into one structure. We place the gears between the two tires so that the bent shorter tire is on the side of the large flat gear. And the long one goes around the small gear. In this case, the short gear is installed at an angle of 90 degrees to the axis of the large flat gear.
8. The small and large gears of the drill must be in contact with the toothed parts, i.e. to put it simply - to coincide in their stroke, thus transferring rotation to each other.
9. We carry out welding, where we connect both ends of the long and short tire to a tube, inside of which there is a shaft with a short gear.
10. All that remains is to make the handle. To do this, weld the second piece of tube to the shaft.
11. On the side of the short tire, the shaft with a large flat gear is ground with a grinder into a square shape. This is done in order to put on the heads.
12. The key is completely ready using an old drill!

The wrench is specially made to unscrew and tighten bolts and nuts in hard-to-reach places. At the same time, we save our time and effort.

Video

Video on how to make a key from an old drill with your own hands:

Screwdriver attachment

What else can you make from an old drill with your own hands?

With a little thought, you can make an attachment for a screwdriver.

Such a simple nozzle in its design can be created without unnecessary complications.

The good idea is that there is no need to spend money on additional parts. Everything you need is already in the drill design. Only required lathe, Bulgarian, welding machine and of course - a screwdriver, for which we will now make an attachment:

1. Remove the two covers from the drill body. Unscrew the thrust part.
2. We knock out the cotter pin from the small gear and remove it from the shaft on which the drill chuck is mounted.
3. Using a sharpening machine, we bore the conical tip of the shaft to 10 mm.
4. We insert the shaft back into the drill body, put on the gear and cotter it.
5. WITH right side Use a grinder to cut off the threaded shaft.
6. We screw the rubber handle (improved version) into the body on the right.
7. Cut off the threaded part of the large gear shaft.
8. The head must be welded to the large gear shaft.
9. Screw the two covers back to the body and lubricate the gears with special graphite lubricant.
10. The nozzle is ready to use!

The DIY mechanism allows you to screw in and unscrew bolts and nuts into hard to reach places. Increases torque by 6-7 times. Since the attachment is longer than a simple screwdriver, the tool can be used around the house, for assembling furniture, or for car repairs, if the nut connection cannot be reached in any other way.

It is worth paying attention to the fact that this drill attachment maintains a working angle of 90 degrees, and this functional feature indispensable when working where the space above the nut is limited and the nut can only be screwed in and out from the side. The nozzle is simple to use, does not require additional investment, and will serve for many years.

Video

Detailed video on how to make the above-described drill attachment:

Restoration

Can't give up an old but favorite instrument?

Give it a second life and the result will delight you every time you pick up the instrument.

You don't need any special skill to restore a hand drill. It is enough to carefully carry out all stages of work point by point:

1. Unscrew all screw connections of the drill. Remove the handle and both covers. If you have difficulty unscrewing the screws, use any aerosol-type rust dissolving agent.
2. Pull out all the cotter pins, freeing the gears. Remove the fast and slow rotation shafts.
   We dismantle the stop, spindle, handle, drill chuck. Carefully remove the bearing so that the metal balls contained inside do not fall apart.
3. We lay out all the parts and screws on the workbench. We wipe each component of the instrument with a cloth moistened with a special anti-corrosion compound. We remove old oil from the gear and inside the housing. If necessary, use a metal brush.
4. The time is coming " water procedures"- carefully place all the parts of the drill (except for the wooden part of the handle) into a container with a rust neutralizer, such as VSN-1, for example. Leave for a couple of hours.
5. We take all the parts out of the container, and once again carefully clean each part with a brush with plastic bristles from all sides of rust residues. Don’t forget about the screws; they also shouldn’t leave the “restorer’s” hand.
6. Once you are sure that the rust is gone, start removing any remaining paint. To do this you will need a removing gel. paint coatings. Apply this gel with a brush to all parts where it is necessary to remove remaining paint.
7. Remove any remaining paint with a metal brush or spatula (in hard-to-reach places).
8. Polish the surface of the lids, body and handle with a drill fitted with a felt attachment.
9. If necessary, smooth the surface of the covers with a hammer.
10. We begin preparations for painting work. Tape it up masking tape holes from the covers on the case, place paper plugs inside the holes for the screws. Separately hang the body, handle, covers, stop and open each part from all sides with aerosol putty. Wait for it to dry.
11. Sand each part with sandpaper and coat again with paint from aerosol can. Do this carefully and at a distance to avoid leaks.
12. Also sand the wooden part of the handle and open it with varnish, or you can make a new one on a lathe.
13. Let's start assembling. Lubricate the ball bearing with special graphite grease. Let's install it. We secure the small and large gears on the shafts with appropriate cotter pins. Reinstall the drill chuck and stop.
14. We lubricate all the gears with a special graphite paste and close the housing with lids on both sides. Screw it in with screws.
15. We attach the handle with the wooden part to the body with a screw.
16. Ready! The old instrument has been transformed and makes its owner happy!

A hand drill can remain not only a reliable work assistant home handyman, but also become a source of technical innovations. For creativity inherent in every craftsman!

The first electric motor was invented in 1834 by the Russian scientist B.S. Jacobi. Over the next 30 years, work tools began to appear based on an electric motor. The first drill began working in 1868 in the office of the American dentist D. Green. Modern look I purchased the instrument in 1916, when mechanics Black and Dekker designed the body in the form of a pistol with a button in place of the trigger.

What is a drill usually used for?

The main purpose of an electric drill is to drill various materials. Calculations technical indicators when designing new models, they are carried out based precisely on this task.

During operation, the electric motor rotates the chuck with the drill clamped in it. The speed of movement is regulated using a special rheostat controlled by a start button. The direction of movement can be changed by switching the reverse lever. The function of changing the direction of rotation will help if the drill jams at the exit from the material. In addition, with special attachments, the drill can be used as a screwdriver - tighten and unscrew screws.

The multifunctionality of the tool is provided for by its design.

Drills often have two or more speeds. This is achieved using a gearbox connecting the engine to the working shaft. Changing the gear ratio of the gearbox leads to a change in the rotation speed and power of the working tool.

Video: drill - a look from the inside

Power tools in this category usually have two main operating modes. Standard drilling mode and hammer drilling. Normal mode is used during plumbing and carpentry work. Impact drilling is designed to make holes in stone walls, concrete and brick.

The impact mechanism of the drill consists of two coaxially located ratchets, which, when interacting, give the working shaft additional translational motion. In this case, special drills with carbide tips are used at the end of the working part. The impact force of such a mechanism depends on the external pressure on the drill. In order for drilling to proceed quickly, a force of 10–15 kg must be applied to the body.

Preparing for work

The readiness of the drill for operation is determined by the following conditions:

• the device is connected to an outlet (for drills powered by an electrical network);
• the battery is charged and installed in the compartment (for cordless tools);
• a drill is installed in the chuck.

Attention! To make the hole smooth, the cutting edge of the drill must be sharpened. Take a new drill or sharpen an old one using a whetstone.

You can press the start button to check the power. If the cartridge rotates quickly, then the motor is supplied electricity and the tool is ready for use. If the cartridge cordless drill spins slowly, the battery is discharged - it needs to be charged.

How to insert a drill correctly?

To correctly insert the drill into the chuck, you need to know the following. The hole intended for clamping the tool is no more than 2 cm deep. The deeper the drill is set, the more securely it will hold in the chuck. Clamping mechanisms There are two types of cartridges:

• manual, tightened by hand;
• key, wrapped with a key.

IN last years household models of drills are equipped with a manual (quick-release) chuck - it is simpler in design and quicker to operate.

To install the drill in the chuck you need to follow these steps:

1. Turn the cartridge counterclockwise. The jaws should move apart to a distance slightly larger than the diameter of the drill.
2. Insert the drill bit between the jaws until it stops.
3. Smoothly turn the chuck clockwise, making sure that the drill is clamped evenly on all sides.
4. Tighten the jaws by hand or with a wrench.

Attention! Before drilling, turn on the drill and look at the drill bit. Right installed tool does not hit and looks like a smooth line.

Video: how to insert a drill and secure it

When fixing the drill in the chuck, considerable force can be applied, especially if the drill has a large diameter. It should be remembered that you will then have to do the reverse operation to remove the drill or replace it with another one. While clamping the drill, look for “ golden mean": fasten the drill securely, but so that it can be removed from the chuck without any problems. The required effort is easily determined after a little practice - muscle memory kicks in.

How to remove a drill from a chuck?

Before removing the drill, make sure that the drill is unplugged from the outlet and ensure that you do not accidentally press the start button of the cordless tool. The drill should be pulled out only after the rotation of the chuck has completely stopped.

Attention! Never brake the chuck with your hands, as this may cause injury.

If the drill is equipped with a keyless chuck, the steps to remove the drill are as follows:

1. Remove your finger from the start button.
2. Wait until the rotation of the chuck has completely stopped.
3. Grasp the cartridge by the base with one hand. With your other hand, turn it counterclockwise.
4. When the jaws of the chuck have moved far enough apart, remove the drill.
5. Carefully place the drill on the table, making sure that it does not roll away.

If the drill is equipped with a keyed chuck, do the following:

1. Turn off the drill and wait for the chuck to stop.
2. Insert the key into the chuck hole.
3. Turn the key counterclockwise so that it moves the cartridge.
4. Unscrew the chuck by hand so that the jaws release the drill.
5. Remove the drill from the chuck.
6. Place the key in the hole on the wire so it doesn't get lost.

Video: how to change a drill

How to use a drill correctly?

Drill - powerful electric tool, which is a source of danger. Basic Rules safe work with a drill the following:

• Before starting work, securely secure the workpiece in a vice or clamps. Do not hold the part in your hands.
• Firmly secure the drill or accessory in the chuck. Tighten the cartridge by hand or tighten it with a wrench. Be sure to remove the key from the hole in the socket.
• When working with hard and massive materials, hold the power tool with both hands.
• Do not press too hard on the drill body to prevent the drill from jamming. Reduce the pressure on the drill exiting the workpiece.
• Use personal protective equipment: glasses, respirator, gloves.
• Switch modes and change tools only after the chuck has completely stopped.
• Sweep away chips only with a brush.

How to make a vertical or horizontal hole

To make a vertical or horizontal hole, you need to follow these steps:

1. Mark the location for the hole.
2. Install a drill of the required diameter into the chuck.
3. Bring the tool and set the drill to the mark.
4. Smoothly start the engine and press on the drill body.
5. When the hole is ready, remove the drill without turning off the motor.
6. Release the start button and wait for the cartridge to stop.
7. Place the drill on a flat surface.

Attention! You cannot be distracted from work until the hole is completely ready.

How to make a hole perpendicular to the surface or at an angle

If you need to make a hole perpendicular to the surface, you can use a protractor or square. Home craftsmen have figured out how to drill a hole at a 90-degree angle to a surface without a protractor. An old CD is placed on the surface of the workpiece. The drill is aligned so that the visible part of the drill coincides with its reflection in the “mirror” of the disk. In this case, the hole will be made strictly perpendicular to the surface.

When the drill is perpendicular to the surface, the line of the drill matches its reflection in the CD

If you want the hole to go at an angle to the surface, you need to secure the workpiece at this angle. The most accurate holes will come out if you use a special stand-clamp for a drill.

Corner stand secures the drill at an angle

How to drill metal

Drilling metal surfaces has its own characteristics. First of all, you need to choose a drill designed for these purposes. A wood or stone drill bit is not suitable for metal, stainless steel or cast iron. These drills differ not only in the grade of steel, but also in the sharpening angle of the cutting edge.

When working, there is no need to rotate the drill at high speed; the drill will slide along the surface without catching the material. The optimal speed when drilling metal is low, when the naked eye can see how thin chips are formed. The pressure on the drill can be significant, but within reasonable limits so that the drill does not break. When drilling steel and cast iron, it is recommended to lubricate the drill machine oil for cooling.

To ensure that the drill catches on hard material, it is recommended to make a recess at the drilling point using a mechanic’s core. The drill will not move to the side.

How to drill concrete

When drilling concrete, stone or brick, a lot of dust is released, and small fragments can fly out from under the drill. It is necessary to use a respirator to protect the respiratory system and goggles to protect the eyes.

Advice. You can reduce the amount of dust by moistening the workpiece or drilling site with water.

If you need to drill concrete, then the best option There will be the use of drills equipped with pobedite soldering at the end. These drills do the job best and can be sharpened periodically as needed.

The impact mode is included in the design of the drill for drilling stone objects. You need to use the shock mode carefully. If you are drilling into tiles, you should not turn it on, as the impact will inevitably lead to cracking of the ceramics. The same can be said about hollow brick - it is dense, but fragile.

Attention! When drilling stone and concrete, the drill becomes very hot. Before replacing the tool, wait until it has cooled down to avoid burns.

How to drill wood

Wood is a soft and easy-to-drill material that can be easily processed and sanded. When drilling wooden products It is recommended to use special wood drills.

It is best to start work with markings, marking the location for the hole with a pencil. Next, resting the end of the drill on the intended point, turn on the maximum rotation speed and smoothly immerse the drill into the wood. If the hole is deep, from time to time you need to pull the rotating drill to the surface so that it can free itself from the chips.

Often in modern life You may find it necessary to make a hole in the plastic. Basically, plastic is drilled in the same way as wood, since it is a soft material. Some synthetic materials(for example, ebonite, textolite, caprolon) have great hardness. To process such plastics, it is better to use drills designed for metal.

How to make a groove in a wooden board

If you need to make a groove in a wooden board, you can do this with an electric drill.

The groove in the board is made with an electric drill

To make a groove, you need to do the following steps:

1. Take a wood drill whose diameter corresponds to the width of the future groove.
2. Mark holes along the groove so that their centers are at a distance of half the diameter of the drill.
3. Drill all holes to a depth of 2–3 mm - this way the drill will not lead away.
4. Drill all holes all the way through.
5. Use a file to remove the jumpers (if any remain) and smooth out any irregularities.

Brick - pretty soft material, so its drilling can be done with a conventional electric drill with an impact function.

A simple drill can drill through brick

Drilling brick wall is done as follows:

1. Mark the location of the future hole with a pencil or marker.
2. Place a core or old drill on the mark.
3. Apply 2-3 blows with a hammer so that a depression remains on the brick - then the drill will not move away.
4. Place the drill in the drill and turn on the impact mode.
5. Drill a hole by gently pressing the tool.

Note. If the finished hole needs to be more than 10 mm, it is recommended to first drill the hole with a drill of a smaller diameter - 6–8 mm, and then drill it to the desired diameter.

Video: drilling a brick wall

Basic drill malfunctions and ways to eliminate them

No matter how perfect the technology, sooner or later, there comes a time when the technological resource is exhausted, and one or another part requires replacement.

An electric drill is no exception. Here is a list of possible, most common problems:

1. Motor malfunction (power supply is OK, but the motor does not rotate).
2. Wear or burning of the carbon brushes (the brushes spark strongly when the device is operating).
3. Failure of the engine support bearings (the hum of the motor is heard, but there is no rotation, or the cartridge rotates intermittently, with a grinding noise).

In addition, the reasons for the unstable operation of the electric drill may be related to the integrity of the power cord or a stuck start button. Such problems can be solved by replacing the cable and preventatively cleaning the button from debris and dust.

To repair a drill at home, you will need many special tools, including electrical ones. If they are not there, it is cheaper to send the drill for repairs to service center. Replacing carbon brushes is within the capabilities of a home craftsman. In all new drill models, the designers have provided quick access to the brush attachment point and easy replacement.

The brushes are hidden under a cover above the engine commutator.

Drill attachments and their installation

In addition to drilling holes, an electric drill is capable of performing many other diverse operations. For this purpose, various attachments have been developed and produced, with which you can grind, polish, cut or sharpen. All attachments are attached to the drill chuck, just like a regular drill.

Polishing attachment

Designed for polishing surfaces using abrasive materials. This could be sandpaper or felt base, onto which GOI paste is applied. The attachment is a rotating flat surface that is used to process the material being sanded.

Replaceable sheets of sandpaper are attached with Velcro

Attachments for rough cleaning of materials

Wire attachments (brush brushes) are used to clean metal surfaces (for example, pipes). They are a cylinder on the surface of which there are rigid bristles made of metal wire. They are produced with bristles of different hardness, ranging from thin wire to pieces of cable.

The bristles of the brushes are made of galvanized wire

Cricket attachment

The attachment, called a “cricket,” turns the drill into metal nibblers.

The nozzle is clamped into the drill chuck - metal scissors are ready

Using a “cricket” you can cut holes in metal sheets up to 1.6 mm thick. The nozzle has proven itself very well in roofing works when it is necessary to adjust and cut metal sheets given form.

Video: metal scissor attachment “Cricket”

Nozzle - file

A nozzle made of abrasive material can significantly facilitate work when performing work on sharpening parts, fitting grooves and holes. Available in a wide range of sharpening stones of various shapes and sizes. Among the nozzles there are conical, cylindrical, flat, spherical stones.

Despite their miniature size, the attachments are very effective in their work.

Milling attachments

Drill attachments designed for milling work on wood or plastic are also called cutters. With their help, you can make a groove, groove, recess of specified dimensions.

Roller cutters are produced different forms and sizes

According to their shape and purpose, cutters are divided into:

• cylindrical;
• disk;
• end and end;
• shaped.

The type of cutter is selected according to a specific task in accordance with the density of the material and the power of the electric drill.

Other attachments

For cutting materials

There is an attachment that can be used to cut wood, metal or plastic. The principle of operation of its mechanism is similar to the device electric jigsaw. The kit includes a set of files with various shapes and number of teeth. This attachment can easily cope with cutting wooden board up to 20 mm thick, as well as chipboard or plywood. For cutting more massive workpieces, it is still better to use a jigsaw.

For drilling large holes

For drilling holes large diameter are issued special devices and tools that can be used as accessories for an electric drill. To make large holes use:

• crowns - steel cylinders with teeth or coating - for wood, stone or tiles;
• feather drills - metal plates with a center and two blades - for wood and plywood;
• beam drills - long pins with spiral grooves - for drilling thick wooden beams;
• Forstner drills - a specially shaped tool with numerous cutting edges- for precise and clean holes in wood.

For tightening fasteners

Drill attachments designed for screwing in screws, bolts and nuts have become widespread and widely used. Their diversity is comparable only to the huge range of products that exists in the world of fasteners. With these attachments, provided that the speed range of the drill includes low-speed modes, the electric drill turns into a full-fledged screwdriver or impact wrench.

Set of attachments for screwing screws and nuts

Drill mixer

We also cannot ignore such a useful practical function of an electric drill as using it as a mixer when mixing paints, plaster and other mixtures.

Using a special mixing whisk, you can successfully add the desired shade to paint at home or stir wallpaper glue. In addition, light building mixtures plaster or putty can also be mixed using a drill.

It should be remembered that excessive overloads on the drill can damage the main mechanism of the tool - the electric motor. It is not recommended to use a drill as a mixer when mixing heavy concrete mixtures. There are special concrete mixers and mixers for this purpose.

Attention! If the drill body is hot and the motor is humming strainedly, you should stop and give the device time to cool down.

Drilling machine

The drill can be used as a drilling machine. Drilling workpieces will be much more convenient. Stores sell ready-made stands with a drill clamp, feed lever and vice.

The drill stand turns a household tool into drilling machine

You can make a drilling machine from an electric drill with your own hands. Such a machine consists of a bed, a vertical stand, a rotation mechanism and a feeder. Despite the simplicity of the design, the machine significantly increases the accuracy of processing parts.

Video: do-it-yourself drilling machine from a drill

Among the numerous attachments for electric drills produced by industry, there are also such “exotic” specimens as a pump attachment for pumping liquids or a special attachment for plucking feathers poultry. IN Everyday life they are not as often in demand as carpentry and locksmith tool, which is used in almost every home.

An electric drill can save you money and energy. For home and one-time jobs, you don’t need to buy several professional machines. Special attachments will make the tool universal: drilling and cutting, grinding and turning, kneading and chiseling - that’s not all. full list operations available for the drill. To make work a joy, you must follow safety rules

The relevance of the question of how to make a router from a drill with your own hands is explained by the fact that not all home craftsmen can afford to purchase expensive serial models. Meanwhile, the usefulness of such a device and the need for its use in many situations (construction and repair work, production of all kinds of wood structures, decorative design products made from various materials) are undeniable.

Using a router equipped with an appropriate working tool, you can successfully mill wood products and form edges on them various configurations, prepare seats For door locks and loops, create on wooden parts grooves, as well as solve many other technological problems.

Components and assembly algorithm

It is possible to make a milling machine, which almost every home craftsman has, but it should be borne in mind that such a device cannot fully replace the serial model. This is explained by the fact that the chuck of a conventional hand drill is capable of rotating at a speed of 3000 rpm, while a serial milling cutter is able to ensure rotation of the tool used at a speed of up to 30,000 rpm. In addition, the household gearbox electric drill It is not designed for intense loads, which will quickly lead it to a faulty state.

Vertical router from a drill

Meanwhile, the simplest milling cutter, made from scrap materials at minimal financial cost, is capable of successfully coping with many technological tasks. To make your own milling machine from an electric drill, you should find following materials and tools:

1. several pieces of chipboard or thick plywood;
2. a clamp with which the drill will be fixed to the base of the device;
3. bolts, screws and other fasteners;
4. feather drill or drill bit with a diameter of 40 mm;
5. standard set of locksmith tools.

The assembly process itself homemade router goes through the following algorithm.

• From chipboard sheets or plywood, the base of the future router is assembled, which includes a horizontal base and a vertical part on which the electric drill will be fixed. The dimensions of the sheets of chipboard or plywood from which such a structure will be made are calculated depending on the dimensions of the electric drill used as the basis of the homemade machine.
• A hole with a diameter of 40 mm is drilled in the horizontal base of the device, which is necessary to provide access for the tool to the processing area.
• On vertical rack device, a clamp is attached using a bolt, in which the electric drill is fixed. The drill should be positioned in such a way that the lower end of its chuck is a few millimeters from the horizontal base of the router.
• To make the position of the drill on a vertical stand more stable, you can fix a small wooden block, which will act as a stop.

Drill mounting options (click on photo to enlarge)

Adjusting the depth of cut when using such a router is carried out by changing the position of the electric drill in the clamp that secures it.

How to make a milling machine of the design described above more convenient and functional? To do this, it can be equipped with a simple microlift, which will be responsible for moving the electric drill in the vertical direction. To make such an elevator you will need the following Consumables and components:

1. two metal rods that will act as guide elements;
2. a platform (carriage) for fixing an electric drill, made of chipboard or thick plywood;
3. a threaded axis and a nut, which will be responsible for moving the electric drill in the vertical direction;
4. elements that ensure the fixation of the electric drill in the required position.

The principle by which such a homemade router works is quite simple and is as follows.

• When the threaded axis rotates, the carriage with the drill attached to it moves in the vertical direction.
• After the electric drill and the tool secured in its chuck are set in the required position, the carriage is fixed using fasteners.

Naturally, the entire design of such a homemade router, the operation of which is well demonstrated in the video, must be fixed on a reliable basis. The latter can be the surface of a desktop or workbench.

Machine made from an old electric motor

With the help of which many successfully perform technological operations, can be made without using an electric drill. In order to make such a device, you will need the following consumables and components.

", and serious things related to needlework can be a little complicated 🙂, then today we have an easy article called "" - where we will talk about how you can use such the right tool not only for its intended purpose.

Unconventional use of a drill in no way implies a violation of the rules from the article “Safety precautions during repairs”. That is, in this article we do not encourage you to use a drill as a drilling machine, grinding machine or lathe. Most of today's tips could be classified in the "Recipes" section - if adapting a drill did not imply some - absolutely minimal - needlework. Well, plus other methods that have nothing to do with recipes - but also...

And the first way to use a drill in a non-traditional way is to use a drill as a mixer.

The idea is very simple: instead of a drill, a mixer stirrer is inserted. And then everything is as usual: mix the mixer, turn on the drill - and go!

But it happens that there is no stirrer from the mixer. And you need a mixer. Then, instead of a mixer, you can use a regular whisk to beat eggs:

Of course, a situation is possible when the whisk is also unavailable. In this case, a fork will help!

However, it happens that there is no fork at hand. But you still need a mixer. In this case, ordinary scissors will help you! Just insert them instead of a drill - and the mixer is ready. Scissors can be inserted like this:

And the scissors can be inserted like this:

In general, the use of a drill as a mixer can be seen in the video:

Here's a good, unconventional way to use a drill. However, a problem that can arise is that splashes of what is being whipped get on the drill and your hands - and this can be unpleasant. In this case, you can use splash protection like this:

The next non-traditional use for a drill is a “pencil sharpener.”

Do you ever end up with a lot of pencils that need sharpening? It’s unlikely 🙂 But if anything, this method of unconventional use of a drill is for you.

It's very simple - instead of a drill, a pencil sharpener is inserted into the drill. The trick is to make the pencil hole rotate coaxially with the drill so you can sharpen as many pencils as you want in one sitting. This method also good if you need to sharpen a lot of aspen stakes :)

Electric meat grinder from a drill

You can use a drill to make an electric meat grinder. To do this, we disassemble the meat grinder and take out the shaft:

We insert a metal bolt without a head into the shaft or directly into the drill. This results in an electric meat grinder:

Works great and grinds minced meat:

To prove this, here is a video about the operation of an electric meat grinder:

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As you can see, everything is simple!

The following are just a few unconventional ways to use a drill.

A drill can be used to rewind threads. To rewind thread from a large spool to a small spool, you will need a drill. Secure the drill. Use a drill or long screw to attach the coils.

Using a drill, you can twist wire (or weave ropes):

And finally, the drill can be used as an ice cream licking device:

As you can see, there are many options for how to use a drill in an unconventional way.